Dr. Bruno Malet-Damour is currently an associate professor in Building Physics at the PIMENT laboratory of the University of Reunion Island (France). His research axes in thermal and photometry focus (i) on the study of innovative envelopes based on new materials (from bio-sourced, geo-sourced, or waste resources), (ii) the quality of ambiance (multimodal comfort), and (iii) vernacular/bioclimatic architecture design. His working method is oriented towards a Galilean sequence (experimenting, modeling, and validating). He has been and continues to lead several pivotal projects for the island territory of La Réunion, such as the FEDER MCP-iBAT project (Phase Change Materials from Bio-sourced Resources), the LABiMAC project (establishment of a testing center for the formulation, testing, and analysis of innovative materials), and the MATARUN project (developing earth architecture in La Réunion). He is recognized as one of the experts in tropical construction within the Indian Ocean region.